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Last Thursday, The Philadelphia Inquirer ’s Jeff Neiburg reported that the Big 5 would continue its round-robin format, used before the current pod format over the last three seasons, in the 2027-28 season, without the Villanova men’s team participating.

Villanova Wildcats News / The Villanovan / October 28

Opinion: Villanova Mishandles Big 5 Exit

The Villanova men’s basketball program says it is rooted in those who came before them, but its handling of a recent decision says otherwise. Last Thursday, the Big 5 announced it would be continuing its current format in the 2027-28 season, but without Villanova.

Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / October 23

Kevin Willard Fires Multiple Shots During Press Conference Regarding Big 5 Departure

What Villanova fans have learned early on is that head coach Kevin Willard is not going to hold back. Following a 93-71 loss to Virginia in a preseason exhibition on Thursday, Willard was asked about Villanova’s departure from the Big 5.

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Kevin Willard News / VU Hoops / October 16

Kevin Willard Passing On Recruiting High School Players: Is It The Right Move?

It is a new era of college basketball with the transfer portal and NIL becoming king. This means coaches have to think differently as well, especially with the NCAA bringing in the new fifth-year rule.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 9

Maryland Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Terrapins

There were distractions during Maryland’s run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2025 and that became very clear when the season ended. Head coach Kevin Willard bolted for Villanova and the Terrapins have been trying to rebuild that momentum under Buzz Williams.

Villanova Wildcats News / Yardbarker / October 1

Villanova's Kevin Willard explains the recruiting reality with fifth-year players

The Villanova Wildcats and head coach Kevin Willard aren't going to be recruiting any high school players at this time.

Hakeem Olajuwon’s youngest son has made his college decision

John Calipari rips college sports in a scathing rant

Texas basketball gets bad injury news ahead of 2026-27 season

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / September 15

ESPN’s worst-case prediction says plenty about Kevin Willard’s Year 2

Kevin Willard needed all of one season to get Villanova men’s basketball back into the NCAA Tournament. Apparently, that was enough for expectations to change pretty quickly on the Main Line.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / September 4

CBS poll shows Kevin Willard has the right blueprint for Villanova

CBS Sports released its latest Candid Coaches poll this week, asking nearly 100 Division I head coaches to name the best college basketball team of the 21st century.

College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / September 3

Villanova’s Matt Hodge timeline places early pressure on Kevin Willard’s frontcourt

Villanova’s frontcourt plan includes Matt Hodge. It cannot depend on him being ready when the season begins. Hodge continues recovering from the ACL tear he suffered Feb.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / August 5

Villanova Once Again On Outside Looking In On Rankings Projection

Head coach Kevin Willard worked hard this offseason to rebuild the roster in the transfer portal. Villanova lost player after player to the portal, with the exception of Tyler Perkins and Matt Hodge.

Villanova Wildcats News / VU Hoops / July 28

Villanova will play at Pittsburgh on Nov. 17

In an official out-of-conference schedule announcement by Pittsburgh, it’s been confirmed that the Wildcats will travel to face the Panthers on Tuesday, Nov.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / July 7

Purdue Reportedly Scheduling Future Home-and-Home Series With Big East Power

Purdue isn't bashful about scheduling college basketball's premier programs. In the near future, the Boilermakers are adding a Big East power to their non-conference slate in an effort to beef up their NCAA Tournament resume.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 21

Villanova HC makes himself the story in opening-round loss

Villanova HC Kevin Willard makes himself the story in opening-round loss to Utah State

While losing by double-digits to a mid-major program is bad enough for a team that is used to competing for national championships, Willard didn't exactly do himself or the program any favors by making himself the focal point.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 21

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Miami (Ohio) misses its chance; St. John's rolls

The NCAA men's tournament continued on Friday with the conclusion of the first round, and it was a day dominated by chalk. Most of the favorites and higher seeds did what was expected, but there were still some great finishes, big moments and big storylines.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie, No. 6 Tennessee end No. 11 Miami (Ohio)'s Cinderella bid

Miracle buzzer-beater saves Kentucky from upset against Santa Clara

Villanova HC Kevin Willard makes himself the story in loss to Utah State

Willard fires back amid backlash about him claiming he'd 'fire my staff'

Iowa State star suffers injury minutes into March Madness game

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College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Villanova coach drops blunt quote about possibly firing entire staff

The No. 8 seed Villanova Wildcats got off to a poor start in the NCAA Tournament. Less than 10 minutes into the game, Villanova was down by nine points as the No.

College Basketball News / DC Sports King / February 9

Kevin Willard calls out heckling Maryland fans with blunt response

In the world of college sports, “hate-watching” is a time-honored tradition. But following Villanova’s 80–73 win over Georgetown this past Saturday, former Maryland head coach Kevin Willard made it clear he finds the practice a little… pathetic.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 9

Villanova basketball’s Kevin Willard dunks on Maryland fans who traveled to game to boo him

The Villanova Wildcats played the Georgetown Hoyas on Saturday, which meant Kevin Willard was back in the DMV region for the first time since parting ways with the Maryland Terrapins.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 22

Familiar coaches highlight Seton Hall-Villanova contest

Villanova will be the last team to play its Big East Conference opener. It just so happens to come in a rivalry game with a new wrinkle. Kevin Willard, in his first year leading Villanova, will coach against protege Shaheen Holloway and Seton Hall for the first time on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J.

Villanova drops 94 points on Queens as Kevin Willard notches first Wildcats win

Duke Brennan scored 17 points and pulled down a career-high 20 rebounds Saturday night for host Villanova, which never trailed in a 94-74 win over Queens.

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